Origin
Newton, MA
Morning in Newton on Friday
Local time
10:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Newton, MA to Bedford, MA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
23m
Distance
15 mi
24 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 21m
★
6 AM
0h 23m
8 AM
0h 27m
10 AM
0h 25m
12 PM
0h 24m
3 PM
0h 25m
5 PM
0h 27m
8 PM
0h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Newton, MA
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Bedford, MA
Phil Evenden
Trip Overview
The drive from Newton, MA to Bedford, MA covers 15 miles and takes about 23m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Yankee Division Highway, Commonwealth Avenue, The Great Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 9.1 miles on Yankee Division Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.40 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 23m. Total distance: 15 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 23m drive with frequent turns across 15 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Yankee Division Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 9.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near MA 30 / Commonwealth Avenue.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 23m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (MA 30 / Commonwealth Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.2 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.5 miles (I 95; MA 128 / Yankee Division Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
4 of 4 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
MA 30 / Commonwealth Avenue
Turn left onto MA 30 / Commonwealth Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
3.2 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the ramp toward I 95 North: Portsmouth, New Hampshire
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 95 North: Portsmouth, New Hampshire
5
3.5 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
I 95; MA 128 / Yankee Division Highway
Merge onto I 95; MA 128 / Yankee Division Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
12.5 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Take the exit toward MA 4 North, MA 225 West: Bedford
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Exit 49B
Toward MA 4 North, MA 225 West: Bedford
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Newton, MA to Bedford, MA, road signs begin pointing toward New Hampshire along the way.
New Hampshire
3.2 mi in
|
~5m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Yankee Division Highway | 9.1 mi | 12m |
| Commonwealth Avenue | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| The Great Road | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| Bedford Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Homer Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Yankee Division Highway
— 9.1 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newton, MA and Bedford, MA.
1
Start on Homer Street
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Homer Street
2
Turn left onto MA 30
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Commonwealth Avenue
Use the left lane.
3
Continue on MA 30
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Commonwealth Avenue
4
Take the ramp
358 ft
·
8 sec
Toward I 95 North: Portsmouth, New Hampshire
5
Continue on this road
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
this road
Toward I 95 North: Portsmouth New Hampshire
6
Merge onto I 95; MA 128
9.1 mi
·
12 min
·
Yankee Division Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 49B
Toward MA 4 North, MA 225 West: Bedford
Use the right lane.
8
Turn straight onto MA 4; MA 225
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Bedford Street
9
Continue on MA 4; MA 225
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
The Great Road
Use the right lane.
10
Arrive at destination
MA 4; MA 62; MA 225
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.40 one way
$4.80 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $2.62 | $5.24 |
| premium | $4.82 | $2.85 | $5.70 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.31 | $6.62 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.58 | $0.72 |
| Efficient EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.31 | $0.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6 | 0 | $2.10 | $0.96 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Bedford, MA
Morning in Bedford on Friday
Local time
10:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
7 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
23m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Newton, MA to Bedford, MA covers 15 miles and takes about 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Yankee Division Highway, Commonwealth Avenue, The Great Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.5 miles from Newton, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.40 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 23m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (MA 30 / Commonwealth Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.2 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.5 miles (I 95; MA 128 / Yankee Division Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Newton, MA to Bedford, MA, road signs begin pointing toward New Hampshire along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Minute Man National Historical Park, Boston National Historical Park and Lowell National Historical Park. There are 6 parks within detour distance of this route.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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